The 9/11 Story You Probably Never Heard of: How the Town of Gander Saved 6,700 People

An Emergency Landing

Captain Bass was the airline’s first female captain, and she forced to make an emergency landing. The closest available airport was in Gander, Newfoundland, an isolated town off the coast of Eastern Canada.

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Bass’ plane was the 36th passenger plane to arrive to the little town, and the passengers were told they would not be able to leave until the following morning. They were understandably in a state of bewilderment.

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